Month: March 2015

Incontinence is an issue that affects millions of people each year. Many people will feel the embarrassment this problem can cause as they age, but seniors are just a subset of the population who deal with it. Luckily, there is a range of products on the market today for anyone dealing with urinary or bowel leakage. The selection can be challenging, however. One of the reasons is that there is no industry standardization for labeling incontinence pants and other related products. In nomenclature alone, what seems to have greater absorbency: extra plus or super plus? Some brands use names (e.g. super plus, ultimate, maximum), while others use an image of droplets, and still others use pictures of cups. With all of these variations, it can feel overwhelming to make the right choice for you or your loved one. Here are some important things to know about choosing the right adult diapers.

An estimated 25 million Americans have bladder control issues, and that number will likely rise as the population continues to age. Once a cause for anxiety, an influx of quality, discreet incontinence products is changing the way people feel about wearing adult diapers.

Urinary incontinence is defined as unintentional loss of urine in an amount and frequency which causes distress for the person. The different forms include

• Stress:  the result of extreme pressure on the bladder, such as when you cough or sneeze;
• Urge:  a sudden and intense urge to go followed by loss of control;
• Overflow: a constant dribbling because the bladder doesn’t empty properly; and
• Functional: when a physical or mental impairment keeps you from making it on time.

Garbage Bags 101 – Tips on Choosing the Right Garbage Bags

Choosing the right garbage bags is an important investment in the cleanliness and safety of your living and working environment. Every home and business generates trash, and in the U.S. alone, this amounts to over 230 million tons per year. More than 75% of this waste ends up in ditches or on roadsides, in landfills, or incinerated. Investing in a proper waste management system is a necessity. Diseases can be spread if this area is neglected. Another byproduct is possible human injury, like stepping on a broken bottle or nail. Unattended waste lying around attracts insects and animals that can potentially spread illness. If you are the one responsible for purchasing bin liners for your home or office, rest assured that you’ve never had more options. There are millions of retailers, both physical ones and online suppliers, which have the stock to meet your needs. Here are some tips on how to choose the best trash bags.